The Greatness of Willie Mays, Gerrit Cole Returns & Another Surprise in Cleveland

Eno and DVR discuss the greatness of Willie Mays following his passing at the age of 93 earlier this week. Plus, they take a look around the league at key injury news, including an opportunity in the Houston rotation with Justin Verlander's move to the IL, before checking in on minor-league news and notes, and a few early waiver-wire considerations for the weekend.
Rundown
0:00 Intro Start
5:31 Willie Mays Passes Away at 93
13:41 Gerrit Cole Returns From the IL
19:25 Kyle Bradish Undergoes Tommy John Surgery with Internal Brace
24:02 Max Scherzer Returning Saturday Against the Royals
30:56 Jake Bloss Getting a Call to Houston
35:42 Jordan Lawlar On Minor-League IL with Hamstring Strain
39:45 Dylan Crews Joins James Wood at Triple-A
43:15 Other Prospect News & Notes
51:47 Daniel Schneeman Getting a Look in Cleveland
56:35 Ben Rice and Other Bats to Consider
1:01:45 Tobias Myers Roster Rates on the Rise
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Bonds has every quantitative stat in the game.
You can play the PED card as much as you want, but he was the only player you would rather walk than allow to hit.

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